This document provides guidance on analyzing the speaker, tone, theme, and dramatic situation of a poem. It explains that the speaker is not always the poet, but can be a fictional character. Tone refers to the attitude conveyed by word choice, and is perceived through an analysis of emotionally charged language. The theme is the overall subject matter, while dramatic situation involves analyzing conflicts within the context described. Key aspects like diction, imagery, and connotation should be considered when determining a poem's tone and mood.

7. Tone “ Mister, I don’t like the tone of your voice.”

8. “ Didn’t like the tone of his voice”

18. Let’s try it The Dance

20. Highlight all of the emotionally charged words and phrases/ important passages

30. Homework: Compose poem #1